Sukkot – Stuffing the Sukkah with Joy

Sukkot – Stuffing the Sukkah with Joy

“What are you making for Sukkot?” my daughter asks me.  “We always have pumpkin soup in the sukkah,” she adds.  “And stuffed zucchini?” You usually make that too.” “Are you going to make stuffed cabbage this year,” my husband asks.  “It’s my favourite.” Everyone has...
Yom Kippur – Because of the Children

Yom Kippur – Because of the Children

There is a story told of Rabbi Akiva that the only time he ever said, “It is time to stop studying,” was on the eve of Passover and on the eve of Yom Kippur. He wanted to leave the house of study early on the eve of Passover “because of the children” – so they should...